For centuries, the brilliant light of Rashi - Rav Shlomo ben Yitzchak of medieval France - has illuminated the world of Torah, earning him the esteemed title of "The Father of Commentators." With unrivaled clarity and grace, Rashi's commentary on the Torah has become an integral - and truly indispensable - part of Chumash study.

There are more people studying Torah today than ever before, and their level of knowledge and sophistication is higher than ever. They know that beneath the deceptively straightforward exterior of Rashi's commentary lies a depth that has captivated the intellects of esteemed talmidei chachamim for more than eight centuries, and they wish to dig a bit deeper - to understand not just what Rashi says, but the underlying concepts. They want a deeper look into Rashi's thought process, and a clearer picture of those places where commentators disagree with him. What motivated Rashi with his specific remark? How does the wording of the Torah reveal Rashi's intent? To which passage in the Targum does Rashi allude?

This landmark series takes you to a new level of understanding of the foremost commentary on Chumash. It will satisfy scholar, student, and layman alike, and is fast becoming recognized as the standard comprehensive treatment of Rashi.

The Elucidated Rashi on Chumash features:

• An expanded translation and elucidation, written in a contemporary, readable style - drawing on the major classical commentaries on Rashi.
• A short introduction to each Rashi, previewing the topic.
• Notes discussing "What's bothering Rashi?" on every passage.
• Insights with in-depth analysis of Rashi's words.
• Explanations of underlying concepts and the disputes among Rashi's commentators.

The Elucidated Rashi belongs in every Torah home. Regardless of your level of knowledge or scholarship, The Elucidated Rashi will enhance your understanding of the foundational Chumash commentary.

This complete slipcased set includes all 10 volumes - covering the full Chumash from Bereishis through Devarim.

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